Icom IC-F22SR User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PMR446 FM TRANSCEIVER
iF22SR
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FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing the IC-F22SR PMR446 FM trans-
ceiver. This PMR FM transceiver meets the European PMR446
specification. This transceiver is designed for those who require
top-grade quality, performance and outstanding reliability under
the most demanding conditions.
FEATURES
● Free of user-license and applications
● All 8 PMR channels and Auto Scan channel are
available
● 52 convenient CTCSS tone channels
● 83 convenient DTCS tone channels also available
● Rugged construction
● 500 mW (ERP) High output power
Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorpo-
rated (Japan) in the United states, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain,
Russia and/or other countries.
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■2 types of built-in Code Squelch Systems:
CTCSS; Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System
DTCS; Digital Tone Code Squelch
CTCSS* and DTCS* encoder/decoder are standard, providing
quiet stand-by. Audio (voice) signals are output only when a sig-
nal with a matched CTCSS or DTCS tone signal is received—
very helpful for group communications. (pgs. 14, 26)
*Select one of CTCSS or DTCS for your convenience.
■2 types of “Ring” function
The “Smart-Ring”* function and the “Call-Ring” function are avail-
able for smart and simple station calls providing a telephone-
style ring when called. 16 different ringing tones are available.
(pgs. 19–20)
*“Smart-Ring” function available only when all of your group sta-
tion use the same CTCSS tone code on the same operating
channel.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
•Belt clip (w/screws)………………………………………………1
•Battery charger …………………………………………………1 set
DAttach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below.
Use the supplied screws only.
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IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This instruc-
tion manual contains important operating instructions for
the IC-F22SR PMR446 FM transceiver.
CAUTIONS
RWARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the an-
tenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body,
especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver
will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm away from the
lips and the transceiver is vertical.
RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a
headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels.
DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit.
DO NOT modify the transceiver for any reason.
AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in
areas with temperatures below –25°C or above +55°C. In an
extreme low temperature environment (around –25°C), the ca-
pacity of Alkaline or dry cell batteries may exhaust quickly. In
such case, we recommend to replace the batteries, when the
“Low Battery” warning appears during transmission.
The use of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may impair trans-
ceiver performance and invalidate the warranty.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD ………………………………………………………………… i
FEATURES ……………………………………………………………… i–ii
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ……………………………………………… ii
IMPORTANT ……………………………………………………………… iii
CAUTIONS ………………………………………………………………… iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS …………………………………………………… iv
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ……………………………………………… 1–3
‘Switches, controls, keys and connectors ………………………… 1–2
‘LED indicator …………………………………………………………… 3
2 BATTERY PACKS …………………………………………………… 4–10
‘Battery pack replacement …………………………………………… 4
‘Battery cautions ……………………………………………………… 5
‘Battery charging ……………………………………………………… 6
‘Charging NOTE ……………………………………………………… 9
‘Battery case (Option) ………………………………………………… 10
3 BASIC OPERATION ……………………………………………… 11–18
‘Receiving and transmitting ………………………………………… 11
‘Setting squelch level ………………………………………………… 13
‘Auto scan function …………………………………………………… 13
‘Setting the group code number ………………………………… 14–18
4 RING FUNCTION ………………………………………………… 19–20
‘Smart-Ring …………………………………………………………… 19
‘Call-Ring ……………………………………………………………… 19
5 OTHER FUNCTIONS ……………………………………………… 21–23
‘Monitor audible function …………………………………………… 21
‘Time-Out Timer ……………………………………………………… 21
‘Power save function ………………………………………………… 22
‘Low battery indication ……………………………………………… 22
6 SPECIFICATIONS ……………………………………………………… 23
7 OPTIONS ……………………………………………………………… 24
8 GLOSSARY ………………………………………………………… 25–26
9 CE …………………………………………………………………… 27–28
‘DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ……………………………… 28
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1PANEL DESCRIPTION
‘‘Switches, controls, keys and
connectors
SP MIC
Antenna
q[CH] selector
Speaker
MIC
w[VOL/ POWER]
e[S-Ring/
C-Ring] key
r[PTT]
t[MONI] key
Ext. MIC
Ext. SP
External
[SP]/[MIC] jack
(see below)
u
TX/RX
Indicator LED
y
External
[SP]/[MIC] jack
u
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 1
qCHANNEL SELECTOR [CH]
•Rotate the selector to select the desired channel number 1 to
15. (pgs. 11, 12)
•Select the Auto Scan channel No.16. (p. 13)
•Select the Call-Ring melody. (p. 19)
wVOLUME/POWER CONTROL [VOL/POWER]
•Rotate the [VOL/POWER] clockwise to turn the power ON/OFF.
Along power ON beep emits when turning the power ON.
•Rotate clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease
the audio volume.
eSMART-RING/CALL-RING KEY [S-Ring/C-Ring]
•Push to send a Smart-Ring call. (p. 19)
•Push and hold to send a Call-Ring. (p. 19)
rPTT SWITCH [PTT]
•Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.
tMONITOR KEY [MONI]
•Push and hold to open the noise/tone squelch.
• Push to turn the tone squelch ON.
yTX/RX INDICATOR LED [LED]
• Lights red while transmitting.
• Lights green while receiving a signal, or squelch is open.
•Lights orange while sending/receiving a Smart-Ring call. (p. 19)
•Indicates the Low-battery condition. (p. 3)
uEXTERNAL SPEAKER AND MICROPHONE JACKS [SP]/[MIC]
•Connects an optional speaker-microphone.
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1PANEL DESCRIPTION
‘‘LED indicator
The TX/RX indicator LED indicates informa-
tion in several ways as follows;
(Ref.; R=Red, G=Green, O=Orange)
[Brink patterns]
R R R R
R R
R R R R
R R
G
R
O O
GG
•TX: Turns Red while transmitting a signal.
•RX (Busy): Turns Green while receiving a signal.
•Smart-Ring: Calling or answering back the Smart-Ring now.
•Fast/Slow scan: CH scanning or CTCSS FIND is functioning now.
•Low BATT1: You should charge the battery. (blinks slowly)
•Low BATT2: You must charge the battery. (blinks fast)
CAUTION:
Low BATT3: If you did not charge the battery after Low BATT2
warning has appeared, the Low BATT3 warning beep emits for 15
sec. then the power turns OFF automatically.
•TX low BATT1: Low BATT1 was detected during TX mode.
•TX low BATT2: Low BATT2 was detected during TX mode.
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BATTERY PACKS
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‘‘Battery pack replacement
Before replacing the battery pack, the volume control MUST be ro-
tated fully counterclockwise, until a click is heard, to turn the power
OFF.
•Slide the battery release forward, then pull the battery pack up-
ward with the transceiver facing away from you.
DDBATTERY PACKS
*1BC-144N cannnot charge Li-Ion battery pack, BP-211N.
*2Operating period is calculated under the following conditions;
Tx : Rx : standby = 5 : 5 : 90
*3Operating period depends on the alkaline cells used.
7.2 V 1100 mAh
Battery
pack Voltage Capacity BC-146 Battery life*2
BC-144N*1,
BC-119N or
BC-121N
Charging period
BP-208N Battery case for AA
(LR6) ×6 alkaline N/A N/A
12 hrs. 1.5 hrs. 14.5 hrs.
—*3
BP-209N
1800 mAh 23 hrs.2.0 hrs.N/A7.4 V
BP-211N
600 mAh 8 hrs.1.0 hrs.6.5 hrs.7.2 V
BP-222N
1650 mAh 21.5 hrs.2.0 hrs.18.5 hrs.7.2 V
BP-210N
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‘‘Battery cautions
• CAUTION! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack (or
charging terminals of the transceiver). Also, current may flow into
nearby metal objects such as a necklace, so be careful when plac-
ing battery packs (or the transceiver) in handbags, etc.
Simply carrying with or placing near metal objects such as a neck-
lace, etc. causes shorting. This will damage not only the battery
pack, but also the transceiver.
• NEVER incinerate used battery packs. Internal battery gas may
cause an explosion.
• NEVER immerse the battery pack in water. If the battery pack be-
comes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it to the
transceiver.
• Clean the battery terminals to avoid rust or miss contact.
• Keep battery contacts clean. It’s a good idea to clean battery ter-
minals once a week.
If your Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery pack seems to have no capacity
even after being charged, completely discharge it, then fully charge
the battery pack again. If the battery pack still does not retain a
charge (or only very little charge), a new battery pack must be pur-
chased.
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